8:30am A Walk through Time

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps): Victoria Lawn Cemetary. Park in small parking lot at corner of Emmett Rd and Queenston St.

Hike Leader(s): Suzanne Gourluck Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 8 km

Description

Walk along shaded paths in Victoria Lawn cemetery, stopping at a number of historic grave sites of notable residents of St Catharines, and then continue along the canal before heading back. It will be mostly paved but be prepared for some grassy areas. Bring water and a hat and wear comfortable shoes.

Walk and Talk Rocks: Splitrock Narrows

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the BTC parking area (20 cars) northeast of km 8.9 in the Dufferin section off of 2nd Line EHS at the beginning of the Splitrock Side Trail. The lot is north of 25 Sideroad. This hike is just north of Mono Cliffs Provincial Park. It is best to aim for arriving around 8:15, so we can start hiking as close to 8:30 am as possible. Thanks!

Hike Leader(s): Elizabeth Ganong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hour or less
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing, Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: Approximately 4 km

Description

Let’s rock it out and explore the geology of Splitrock Narrows. We’ll hike at a leisurely pace over the approximately 4 km route as we look at Splitrock Narrows in a whole new way. Dr. Kathy Wallace will provide an introductory-level look at the geology of the area that welcomes your curiosity. Plan on a total time out less than two hours, a short snack/water break, and having your way of engaging with the trail expanded. You may wish to consider the following in your preparation: hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, poles, water, snack, rain gear. This interactive hike was created for a small group. No dogs please.

School Bus Hike: Niagara E2E #5 of 6

Trip Information
Departure Time: 08:30
Return to City Time: 18:00
Departure Point: Kipling Departure Point

Optional Items

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Bus Hike
Location (Google Maps): Niagara Section Kms 59.3 to 72.3

Hike Leader(s): Tim Wainwright, Felix Wan Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 13.0 km

Description

Join us as we continue to follow the escarpment through the Niagara Section of the Bruce Trail.  On today’s walk we’ll pass through meadows and forests, cross over streams, and have some beautiful views over vineyards at Cave Springs, before finishing at Mountainview Conservation Area. There will be a refreshment stop on the way back to Toronto.

Dropout point at 9.2 km.

Bring a packed lunch, two litres of water, and sun/rain/bug protection as needed.

Map 4 in the Bruce Trail Guide

The final hike in the Niagara E2E is on June 7

Blue Mountains Stained Glass E2E in 4 (Revised)

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Blue Mountains
Category: Stained Glass Badge End to End Fundraiser Hike
Location (Google Maps):

Hike Leader(s): Freddy Wang Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Brisk – 4 to 5 km/hr
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections, Strenuous – Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Varies from 13-22 km

Description

This is a special series of 4 hikes to complete the Blue Mountains section of the Bruce Trail over two weekends.  There is an accomplishment badge, included in the registration fee – which was designed by Joe Borges. The fee goes towards supporting the Blue Mountains Bruce Trail Club, which in turn supports the mission of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, which is: “Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever.”

For this E2E in 6, we will be following the main trail southbound starting near Swiss Meadows and finishing in Lavender. Please note that you are signing up for the entire series of four hikes as a Group Hike. This series is geared to experienced hikers with the expectation of a 4.0 to 5.0 km/hr pace maintained over the hike distances below.

Day 1 – 17.8 km – The GPS coordinates for this day are provided.

Day 2 – 13.1 km

Day 3 – 22.4 km

Day 4 – 18.6 km

This hike is intended to be at a Brisk pace and through a very hilly section. Please be honest about your degree of physical fitness prior to registration. It is a group hike so it is important you are able to keep pace with the person in front of you.

Hikers will be expected to wear proper hiking footwear and layered clothing. Sufficient snacks, water (preferably warm), hiking poles, and weather-appropriate gear are recommended. Icers (crampons) may be necessary on certain days.

This series will require car shuttling, so you must be willing to drive and be a passenger.

A maximum of 1 of the 4 hikes can be self-completed as a result of scheduling challenges.  You must still complete the distance you have missed.  If you miss more than one but still complete the distances on your own, you may apply for the Blue Mountains Club’s regular or Winter End to End badge.

Please note there are no refunds!

Niagara Glen Hike

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Loop
Location (Google Maps):

Meet at the Niagara Glen Nature Centre parking lot, 3050 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls. This is located between the Whirlpool Golf Course and the Niagara Botanical Gardens, on the river side of the Niagara Parkway. Parking fees may apply.

Hike Leader(s): Dan Wilson Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Strenuous
Distance: 10km

Description

Hike deep in the Niagara Gorge, along stairways cut into the rock and rugged paths that wind through this pristine pocket of Carolinian Forest. View ancient geological formations and fossils dating back millions of years, while hiking along the turbulent rapids of the Niagara River. This is a strenuous hike and there is a chance hikers will get wet. Bring water, a snack, gaiters and hiking poles, if necessary. Dress in layers. 🙂

Birds in Whitby and Lynde Shores Conversation Area

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Start at Whitby Go Station, Parking Garage on the south side https://maps.app.goo.gl/y9hBo7pJZi9s4qGF6

Hike Leader(s): KJ Chong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat, Level 1 (Easy – mostly on flat, well maintained trails with hard-packed surface)
Distance: 10 KM

Description

Join us for a beautiful spring day hiking from Whitby Go station to visit Lynde Shores Conservation Area, a place known for its beautiful birds. We will be taking some paved and unpaved paths and returning back to Whitby Go. Bring your binoculars as you’ll likely see some great birds! Enjoy the many bird songs of the season. Would recommend downloading Merlin Bird ID before the hike.

If you’d like to drive in, you can park also at the Whitby Go station.

For those taking the Go Train from Union Toronto, please take the earliest 8:50 AM Lakeshore East train to Whitby Go so you can arrive on time.

Urban Wqalk: Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 4 of 7

Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Finch Hydro Corridor Trail West

Hike Leader(s): Brian Rideout Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Moderate (3-4 km/hr)
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11.4 km

Description

Please join me at the north west corner of Finch and Weston by 10 AM.  We will hike east along the Finch Hydro Corridor Trail to Bathurst St (N of Finch) (km 30.2 to km 41.6).  Here is an online map with km markings of our route for all 7 hikes for the Toronto Urban Badge: https://onthegomap.com/s/c2c1hf3n

Please make sure you bring at least 2 liters of water, a lunch, bug spray and sunscreen.